Golden Oak Park

Golden Oak Park is part of the multi-phase residential Urban Oaks project located in San Jose. The concept for Golden Oak Park overlays ideas found in nature through biomimicry and blends them with inspiration borrowed from the natural California landscape. The theme represents the interconnectedness of the 3 separate realms (Living, Understory and Canopy) while also allowing each realm to be designated spaces that provide multiple active/passive spaces for residents. A central, and reoccurring design form is the hexagon, which represents the structure of the Carbon molecule. Chosen for its importance and inspiring structure, for without Carbon life on earth would not be possible.  The hexagon form and Carbon inspiration can be found throughout the park on several scales and formats. The center of the park features a specimen native Oak tree surrounded by the different micro-climates and environments that trees create as they mature. The active areas of the understory, the whimsical and playful nature within the canopy and the passive and calming serenity found above the canopy.  Through these inspirations the park offers plenty of amenities and features. Some of the amenities include, playgrounds, circuit training stations, TRX and multi trainers for strength training, gathering and dining plazas, corn hole gaming area, a social gathering circle and a large raised open lawn supporting passive or active uses. Brilliant colors and bold organic forms through the use of natural and custom elements tie the park together to celebrate the role carbon plays in making life on earth possible.